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Why Watching Sports is Good for You

Here are three ways it can boost your mental health.

The Huffington Post did a story on how watching sports can be good for you. Here are three ways it can boost your mental health. You get a dopamine hit. That’s the “feel-good” hormone. “The brain’s reward pathway is activated, leading to increased levels of dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin.” Also, it instills a feeling of community. Especially if you’re watching…

Interactive Experience Unleashed Opens in Myrtle Beach

For more information visit InteractiveExperienceUnleashed.com.

BJ. Kinard visits Interactive Experience Unleashed, a brand new attraction on the Grand Strand! It’s a VR arena that offers plenty of games like Angry Birds, navigating through ancient ruins as an avatar, defying gravity on a space station and so much more! Located in: Northwood Plaza Shopping Center Address: 7621 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 Phone: (843) 232-7079 For more…

Dr. Charles Evans is Preparing fo His First Season as Music Director for the Carolina Master Chorale

For more information on upcoming performances, visit CarolinaMasterChorale.com.

Dr. Charles Evans was in the studio to talk about his new role he has accepted with the Carolina Master Chorale. As the new Music Director, Dr. Evans is hard at work preparing an exciting lineup for the Chorale’s 43rd season, which will commence in October. Dr. Evans is no stranger to the Grand Strand, having served for nearly three…

Sons and Daughters of Italy- Murrells Inlet Hosting 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

The tournament will be Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 at Litchfield Country Club in Pawleys Island.

Bob Pannicia with the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Murrells Inlet was in the studio to talk about an upcoming event. They’re hosting the 2nd Annual OSDIA Murrells Inlet Lodge 3006 Charity Golf tournament. Join in on the fun while playing to help support local Myrtle Beach Disabled American Veterans. The tournament will be Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 at…

Four Ways Your Health Improves as You Age

National Geographic posted a list of some ways your health actually improves as you age.

Getting older isn’t ALL bad.  National Geographic posted a list of some ways your health actually improves as you age. You get better at handling stress.  A study in 2023 found seniors produce less cortisol, and you also just get USED to stress.  “Older people have a lot more ability to understand stressful or difficult circumstances.” You become more emotionally…

Why the Heat Can Make Us More Irritable

Previous studies show heat waves can increase rates of emergency room visits, aggression and violence.

Summer is in full swing and so is the heat…and one health expert is sharing why the rising temperatures might make you feel more irritable. Dr. Susan Albers, a psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic, says our bodies go into overdrive to keep us cool and that can create stress. She says it can drain your energy and impact how you…

Are These the Trickiest Words to Pronounce?

Analysts looked at Google search data from the past 12 months.

What’s the last word you’ve Googled for its pronunciation? Maybe it’s a proper name you’ve seen in the news…an uncommon word that you rarely hear spoken aloud…or a common word that you try to avoid because you always trip over the pronunciation. Analysts looked at Google search data from the past 12 months to find which words drew the highest…

Products to Help Keep Pets Cool This Summer!

Clay Abney shares some great items that will help keep your pets cool all summer long!

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Need a Party or Gathering Catered? Call Patti Hilton at the Mad Gator Grill & Sports Bar!

Stop in and see them at the Mad Gator in Barefoot Landing.

Patti Hilton of Mad Gator Grill & Sports Bar brings baked ziti to Carolina AM! Even though it’s not a menu item, Patti can whip it up for any event! If you’re hosting a birthday party, anniversary or any sort of gathering and need homecooked food for a crowd, be sure to call Patti and Mike Hilton. Stop in and…